Sheridan renews president’s contract until 2022

Sheridan renews president’s contract until 2022

Sheridan College’s board of governors has opted to renew the contract of Sheridan President and CEO Dr. Jeff Zabudsky for a second term.

The decision, made Wednesday during the Sheridan’s board of governors’ annual general meeting, will see Zabudsky continue his work as president and CEO from early 2015 to 2022.

His first term began in June 2010 and concludes February 2015.

Shortly after Zabudsky’s arrival, Sheridan’s board of governors approved the institution’s strategic plan and its ambition to become Sheridan University.

Zabudsky has been working towards this goal ever since.

“I am delighted to accept this opportunity to see Sheridan’s journey through to completion,” he said.

“Sheridan has always been known for innovation in higher education. We’ve been first out of the gate with niche programs like a bachelor of interaction design and a bachelor of information systems security. We continue to push the boundaries by formalizing opportunities for students to develop the creative problem solving skills they’ll need to navigate the rapid pace of change that defines society. Sheridan University is the next stop in our ongoing evolution. We’re building on our strengths to make sure we continue to meet the needs of students, industry and our communities.”

During Zabudsky’s first term, Sheridan also saw the establishment of 10 new degrees in business, arts, digital media and mobile computing; the creation of two new diplomas in plumbing and electrical; the opening of Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga and laying the groundwork to develop Phase II; building a second residence to double capacity for on-campus student housing in Oakville; and gaining internationally-recognized memberships in the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design (NASAD), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Conceive, Design, Implement, and Operate (CDIO).

“This renewal is a reflection of the board’s tremendous satisfaction with Dr. Zabudsky in leading an institution that operates four sites in three cities, is rapidly growing, and outperforming all of the provincial standards for key performance indicators,” said Bryan Dawson, chair of Sheridan’s board of governors.

“The decision also reflects our tremendous confidence that Dr. Zabudsky is the right individual to lead Sheridan during this important juncture in its history.”

Over the past several months, the Town of Oakville, Regions of Halton and Peel and the City of Brampton have endorsed Sheridan’s university vision.

It was progress the board of governors was happy to see.

“Jeff continues to be the public face of our journey,” said Dawson. “As someone who himself needed to create his own pathway from undergraduate to doctoral education, Jeff understands the needs of learners and our ambition to create a seamless educational experience for students in Ontario.”